First Star - Alexis Lafrenière, LW, New York Rangers
Alexis Lafrenière was the driving force behind the Rangers' flawless week, leading the NHL with a remarkable 5 goals and 2 assists in four games. His knack for clutch performances shone through with two game-winning goals.
Against the Flyers on March 9, Lafrenière notched a goal and an assist, securing a 6-2 victory. The very next day, he dazzled with his second career hat trick, including his 24th career game-winner, leading the Rangers to a 4-0 triumph over the Flames.
On March 12, he added another goal and assist in a 6-3 win against the Jets, before being held scoreless in a 4-2 win over the Wild on March 14. At 24, Lafrenière has been on fire since January 31, racking up 9 goals and 6 assists over 11 games, bringing his season total to 19 goals and 25 assists in 66 games.
Second Star - Jake Oettinger, G, Dallas Stars
Jake Oettinger was a wall in the net for the Stars, going 3-0-0 with an impressive 1.65 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage. His stellar play helped Dallas extend their point streak to a franchise record-tying 15 games.
On March 10, Oettinger turned away 26 of 27 shots in a tight 2-1 win against the Golden Knights. He followed up with a 30-save performance in a dominant 7-2 victory over the Oilers on March 12, and capped the week with 22 saves in a 3-2 overtime win against the Red Wings on March 14.
At 27, Oettinger is riding a 12-game point streak, boasting 28 wins in 43 appearances this season, ranking third in the NHL.
Third Star - Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, St. Louis Blues
Jimmy Snuggerud made his presence felt with 3 goals and 3 assists in four games, helping the Blues to a 2-1-1 week. He achieved his first career three-point game with a goal and two assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders on March 10.
Snuggerud then showcased his scoring touch with two goals, including the game-winner, in a 3-1 victory over the Hurricanes on March 12. Although he was held scoreless in a 3-2 overtime win against the Oilers on March 13, he bounced back with an assist in a 3-2 loss to the Jets on March 15.
At 21, Snuggerud ranks fourth among rookies with 15 goals and 20 assists in 55 games, highlighted by a rookie-best 20 points in his last 16 games.